'69 GTO Tire Letters Paint Job

[foxbat426]

I don't think i could physically paint any smaller - on these particular tires the letters were very small - painted them with a pinhead and a glass of wine!! They didn't come out that great, but i'm leaving them alone. Should I paint the "Steel belted Radial" part also???

[hemi]

If it were me I would paint the rest.I know those tires can be a pita to letter.

[foxbat426]

Thanks hemi i will, i wasn't sure if it was correct to highlight the steel belted radial part, but now i will.

[Casey]

Did you use an acrylic, water based paint?

[foxbat426]

no casey - i find that the enamel works better for some reason - it's thicker and a bit easier to control

Edited June 24, 2012 by foxbat426

[Casey]

Don't use the oil-based enamel on tires- it will never dry, and will always be tacky. Always use a water-based acrylic on model kit vinyl tires.

I would suggest you wipe the painted RWLs off carefully with some mineral spirits. I have always had good luck painting those letters with a toothpick and some patience.

[foxbat426]

ok casey - i didn't know that - thx for the tip for sure buddy. yes mineral spirits takes it right off and you know what they are still tacky from last night!

john

[bryan_m]

John, check out my tutorial on doing white letters, works the same for solid or outline lettering. heres the link.....

http://bryansmodelingcorner.synthasite.com/tip-section-3.php

hope this is usefull, cheers!

bryan

[cobraman]

I see you used white wine. : )

[Ace-Garageguy]

I'm not familiar with the "pinhead and a glass of wine" technique. Could you post a tutorial on that?